Marathon Tips

Feeling undertrained and underprepared for an upcoming marathon? We’ve all been there. For most novice and amateur runners in the world, the lead-up to a race can be nerve-racking and full of doubt. If you’re panicking that you’re not ready for an impending marathon, and are looking for some tricks and tools last minute, then … Read more

Training for a marathon is a GRIND. It is months of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication. And many runners may find themselves suffering from marathon training burnout. They may be dreading runs and questioning why they even set the goal of running 26.2 miles. In this article, we’ll look at: So if you’re feeling tired, … Read more

While preparing for any race, part of your training plan should incorporate workouts that include your goal race pace. If you are going to run a 100-miler, you’ll work at a more comfortable, easy pace during long runs, whereas when training for a marathon, you’ll train chunks of kilometers at your calculated marathon pace.  In … Read more

Marathon training can be approached in thousands of different ways – but by following these tried-and-tested rules, you can optimise your training journey and maximise your chances of marathon success! Having now worked with thousands of marathon runners (and crossed a few finish lines myself), I’ve spent a lot of time guiding people through the … Read more

Here’s my guide to preparation and training for your first-ever marathon – including marathon training plans, pace advice and gear info . . . Your First Marathon Running your first marathon is life changing. In order to get to that fabled finish line, you first have to commit to a huge amount of training and … Read more

Running your first marathon is a massive life event – completing 26.2 miles on foot is a testament to your dedication, your training, your grit, and your athletic prowess. And while I always advocate that 90% of your race day performance depends on your marathon training, there’s the 10% left on the table for race … Read more

The taper is an essential part of preparing for a marathon in the weeks prior to the event. Tapering is the process of gradually decreasing the volume of your training in preparation for a race.  A good marathon taper is an important part of a marathon training plan, in order to ensure you arrive at the start … Read more

In this post, I share 15 different marathon training motivation tips!   Hey guys, Staying motivated during marathon training can be one of the biggest challenges you face. When you’re running for several hours each week, your willpower can fail long before your legs do! With this in mind, I’ve compiled 15 expert tips from other running coaches, our … Read more

It’s easy to get worn out when in marathon preparation mode; the following marathon training recovery guide gives our recommendations for how to recuperate as quickly as possible after a workout! Training for a marathon is gruelling work. You run mile after mile on a tired body, often at the end of a long work day. … Read more

Ever wondered how Eliud Kipchoge trains for a marathon? After setting a new world record for the marathon in Berlin last year, there can be little argument that Eliud Kipchoge is the greatest marathon runner the world has ever seen. When Eliud ran a 2:01:39 at the Berlin Marathon in 2018, he beat the previous record by … Read more

Marathon runners have a wealth of information available to them for their marathon training and running of the actual event. However many marathon runners, especially first – timers, commit fatal errors which can really hinder their marathon performance.  (I’m talking from experience here). are the top mistakes made by marathon runners: Mistake #1:  Screwing Up … Read more

Interval training is a key tool in any good marathon runner’s toolbox. It is a super-effective form of speed work, based around the idea of running in several short, fast bursts, with slower recovery intervals in-between. There are many different forms of interval training, such as Fartleks, Yasso 800s, HIIT, hill sprints, and dozens of … Read more